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On'yomi
テイ・タイ
TEI / TAI
Kun'yomi
あきら.める・つまびらか・まこと
akirameru / tsumabiraka / makoto

truth · clarity · abandon · give up

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#2457
Radicalspeech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

=

speech + 帝

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of words and emperor. Giving up with words.

Symbolism

Give up, resignation, abandon. Represents giving up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 諦 mean in Japanese?

諦 means truth, clarity, abandon, give up.

How do you read 諦?

On'yomi: テイ、タイ (TEI, TAI). Kun'yomi: あきら.める、つまびらか、まこと (akirameru, tsumabiraka, makoto).

How many strokes does 諦 have?

諦 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).

Is 諦 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 諦 (truth, clarity, abandon, give up) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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